Administrator Nursing Home

Donald E. Ware, LNHA, NC, NJ

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Lowell, North Carolina, 28098

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To pursue an opportunity that requires strong managerial leadership

experience, excellent communication skills and comprehensive organizational

abilities.

EXPERIENCE:

2009-2010 Willow Ridge Rehabilitation and Living Center, Rutherfordton,

NC

Administrator

. Managing 150 bed skilled facility with a $10.5 million operating

budget.

. Recruited new Director of Nursing to manage Nursing Department.

. Overseeing construction of new renovations throughout facility.

. Assisted with revising contract with Rehabilitation Company. Switched

from a per diem rate to $1.15/minute which will save the company about

a $20,000/month savings. Reduced Medicare B % from 75% to 70% with

Rehabilitation Company.

2004-2009 Trinitas Regional Medical Center- Brother Bonaventure Extended

Care Center, Elizabeth, NJ

Administrator

. Contracted with new Rehabilitation Company, generated significant

referral sources.

. Increased Medicare census days from 65% to 80%.

. Achieved 4 out of 5 new CMS 5 star rating system 2008-2009.

. Maintained Union free facility from 2004-2009.

Administrator

2002-2004 Berkeley Heights Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center,

Berkeley Heights, NJ

. Managed all facets of this 135 skilled nursing facility with an $6

million operating budget.

. Achieved 100% JCAHO Survey, November 2003.

. Introduced Quality Indicator review program that resulted in 1 year

deficiency free survey in 2003 and established relationship between

Administration and Physician Services within the Community.

2000-2002 Warren Haven County Nursing Home, Oxford, NJ

Assistant Administrator

. Assisted Administrator with all facets of this 180 skilled bed and

long term care County nursing facility.

. Served on the Warren County Safety Committee.

. Eliminated agency use within first year month.

. Reduced Workers Compensation by 50% within first year.

. Initiated quarterly "Speaker Meeting", inviting prominent community

leaders into the facility to speak on topics such as, "Sexual

Harassment in the workplace".

1998-2000 Monmouth Regional Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ

Director of Operations

. Reported and identified trends and solutions with specific attention

to operational issues with all Department Managers.

. Assisted with planning construction of new Child Birth Delivery Unit.

. Liaison between Hospital and 9 nursing facilities owed by the Hospital

during JCAHO and the New Jersey State Department of Health annual

surveys.

. Managed TV/Phone Services.

. Managed Patient Escort Services.

1997-1998 Clara Mass Regional Medical Center-Clara Mass Continuing Care

Center, Kearny, NJ

Administrator

. Managed all facets of this 90 bed skilled nursing facility. In

addition, managed 30 bed Assisted Living facility serving 30 clients.

. Achieved deficiency free New Jersey State Health Department annual

survey June, 1998

. Overseeing planning for construction of new facility.

1980-1997 Hospital Center at Orange, Orange, NJ

Pharmacy Technician

. Prepared IV admixtures

. Assisted with Quality Improvement programs

. Prepared out- patient prescription

EDUCATION:

May 2000 Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ

Graduate School Certificate program:

. Major: HealthCare Administration Certificate

May 1994 Rutgers University, Newark, NJ

Bachelor of Science Degree:

. Major: BS, School of Business Management

May 1992 Essex County College, Newark, NJ

Associate of Science Degree:

. Major: AS, Business Management

COMPUTER SILLS:

Microsoft Office Microsoft Excel

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

Society of License Nursing Home Administrators

American College of Health Association

Gerontology Institute of NJ, NY and PA

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